RT mirror backing removal

[JBnLIZ]

Hi all..
Has anyone done a video on how to remove the backing of an RT mirror. I want to put some turn signals on the inside edge of the mirror but very tentative about removing the outside backing of the mirrors. Seems everyone has trouble.....
Any picks/info/vids would be greatly appreciated.
Dave

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi all..
Has anyone done a video on how to remove the backing of an RT mirror. I want to put some turn signals on the inside edge of the mirror but very tentative about removing the outside backing of the mirrors. Seems everyone has trouble.....
Any picks/info/vids would be greatly appreciated.
Dave

BRP didn't expect the mirrors to be dis-assembled .....so they made them to stay assembled .....There have been a couple of people here who actually did get them apart but it isn't for the feint hearted .... I added small LED strips to the top inside edge of both mirrors, works great .... after removing the mirror drill a small hole to put the wire through ...then make the connection to the wires inside and the new LED will blink in time with the OEM signal light ........ Mike

[campermac]

BRP didn't expect the mirrors to be dis-assembled .....so they made them to stay assembled .....There have been a couple of people here who actually did get them apart but it isn't for the feint hearted .... I added small LED strips to the top inside edge of both mirrors, works great .... after removing the mirror drill a small hole to put the wire through ...then make the connection to the wires inside and the new LED will blink in time with the OEM signal light ........ Mike

Why don't you change the reflectors on the rear side of the front fenders to LED's and have them flash with the turn signals. I have them and they are way brighter than anything you are going to put on the mirrors.

Just saying

[DGoebel]

I'm looking through my old thread bookmarks, at least one person has put the Chevron LED's behind the stock mirrors to have turn signals in the mirror.
Here's the thread I remember, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...nal-on-mirrors

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Why don't you change the reflectors on the rear side of the front fenders to LED's and have them flash with the turn signals. I have them and they are way brighter than anything you are going to put on the mirrors.

Just saying

I'm 99.999% sure He wants the small LED's to let Him know His turn signal has not turned Off ....... This MOD is NOT to warn or announce to Other drivers that the signal is on ....... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm looking through my old thread bookmarks, at least one person has put the Chevron LED's behind the stock mirrors to have turn signals in the mirror.
Here's the thread I remember, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...nal-on-mirrors

And as I recall a few broke their mirrors ...........I live by the K.I.S.S. principal .... Mike

[ThreeWheels]

Taking the mirror apart was too much for this feint heart.
I added the stick on arrows to the face of my mirrors.
This may not be the answer you're looking for.

[Grandpot]

Taking the mirror apart was too much for this feint heart.
I added the stick on arrows to the face of my mirrors.
This may not be the answer you're looking for.

That's exactly what I did. Simple and it works.

[bcer960]

I put the sequential LED's behind mine. It was fun to get them off. (The mirrors that is) I used a putty knife and goo gone. It took awhile, but I got both off without breaking anything. Just go slow.

[Lew L]

I put the MUTH mirror system on years ago. I used a heat gun on LOW and gently pried the heated glass mirror off its backing to apply the Muth mirror in its place. Not therewhen off and a smart looking chevron when in use . Yes it costs more--- but--- IMHO --- you get what you pay for.

Lew L

[bmwlarry]

On my first 2011 I removed mirrors and disassembled them an placed LED inside the lower lip. It was tough to get them apart without breaking tabs. For my 2015 I drilled small holes above speakers in to top corners. I installed one bright single LED on each side from radioshack and it was very easy to get wires down and tap into OEM mirror wires. I tapped using a positap just inboard to the OEM plugs so I did not have to mess with them when removing mirror.

[Grandpot]

That's another great idea!

[easysuper]

I installed a strip of LED lights by drilling a small hole at the end of the strip and fishing the wires out the hole where the existing wires for the turn signal lights run, then spliced them to the existing wires. I did both of our RTLs in about an hour. It's been two years and they still work fine and are very visible to me and someone coming up behind me in traffic.
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[ThreeWheels]

I put the MUTH mirror system on years ago. I used a heat gun on LOW and gently pried the heated glass mirror off its backing to apply the Muth mirror in its place. Not therewhen off and a smart looking chevron when in use . Yes it costs more--- but--- IMHO --- you get what you pay for.

Lew L

Hi Lew.
Thanks for the heads up. I took a look at the Muth site and found these spot mirrors with integral LEDs.
Very nice, but a bit pricey.

http://shop.muthco.com/wide-angle-signal-mirror-2

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I might upgrade, but I'm not sure. If I didn't already have arrows, I'd definitely go for this.

[finless]

BRP did expect the mirrors to be taken apart. Heck they even have instructions for doing it to upgrade to the chrome covers.

Here are the instructions.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9...zZQSy1WbXl4aWM



Bob

[JBnLIZ]

Hi all..
Has anyone done a video on how to remove the backing of an RT mirror. I want to put some turn signals on the inside edge of the mirror but very tentative about removing the outside backing of the mirrors. Seems everyone has trouble.....
Any picks/info/vids would be greatly appreciated.
Dave

Hi all many thanks for the info and short cuts to view items. Lots to ponder.
Cheers Dave

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BRP did expect the mirrors to be taken apart. Heck they even have instructions for doing it to upgrade to the chrome covers.

Here are the instructions.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9...zZQSy1WbXl4aWM



Bob

... I'm sure it's because they are not a " SERVICE " item ...... Do you take yours apart on a regular basis ....if so what are you servicing ?????? ........... Mike

[finless]

Who said anything about servicing?
Wasn't the OP's question.

Bob

[Revalden]

BRP did expect the mirrors to be taken apart. Heck they even have instructions for doing it to upgrade to the chrome covers.

Here are the instructions.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9...zZQSy1WbXl4aWM

Bob

Thanks for the link (I saved it my Spyder folder in my laptop), but how does the yellow lens come off to replace a bulb?

[trikermutha]

Its kind of a old thread may not get a response.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Thanks for the link (I saved it my Spyder folder in my laptop), but how does the yellow lens come off to replace a bulb?

I doesn't. The flasher light is sold as a complete unit only since it's LED. To replace a bulb you are on your own!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Why don't you change the reflectors on the rear side of the front fenders to LED's and have them flash with the turn signals. I have them and they are way brighter than anything you are going to put on the mirrors.

Just saying

Probably because putting them on the mirror's housing edge was way easier ..... jmho ..... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks for the link (I saved it my Spyder folder in my laptop), but how does the yellow lens come off to replace a bulb?

I posted earlier on this topic ..... If one tries to do a Dis- assembly ( and re-assembly ) and break it ---- it will only cost you about $250.00, ... even if you get it back together with no damage, if all the many plastic connectors arn't well seated, when you remove it by hitting from underneath - it could very well come apart. .... good luck ..... Mike

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I posted earlier on this topic ..... If one tries to do a Dis- assembly ( and re-assembly ) and break it ---- it will only cost you about $250.00, ... even if you get it back together with no damage, if all the many plastic connectors arn't well seated, when you remove it by hitting from underneath - it good very well come apart. .... good luck ..... Mike

But according to the instructions Finless linked to above BRP does expect a service tech to disassemble the mirror. That needs to be done to replace the flasher LED unit, a replaceable item for only about $125!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

But according to the instructions Finless linked to above BRP does expect a service tech to disassemble the mirror. That needs to be done to replace the flasher LED unit, a replaceable item for only about $125!

" service tech " !!! to dis-assemble it .... Exactly .... seriously how many people here are capable of dis-assembling this part ???? , that was the point of my post. ... To me this like showing folks how to build a Nuclear reactor - what's the point ????? .................. Mike